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1882

Anne O'Hare McCormick was born on May 16, 1882
American journalist, 1882-1954

Today the real test of power is not capacity to make war but the capacity to prevent it.

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1905

Henry Fonda was born on May 16, 1905

When you're up to your nose in shit, keep your mouth shut

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1912

Studs Terkel was born on May 16, 1912

One time, ... I was doing 'Studs Place,' my early TV show, and I'm supposed to be quitting cigars and I'm yearning for a smoke and I quote from the 'Odyssey.' I say, I am Ulysses passing the Isle of Circe. Meaning I got these temptations. Truck drivers called in and said they liked the classical reference.

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1913

Woody Herman was born on May 16, 1913

My only claim to fame, if I have one, is that I'm an editor.

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1918

Edward Thomas was born on May 16, 1918

The simple lack of her is more to me than others' presence.

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